1. President kennedy’s influence on america

3. Kennedy and Johnson
In 1960, John F. Kennedy became the youngest United States President ever elected. Kennedy encouraged Americans to do great things. He said, “….ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”
presidents/john-f- kennedy/videos/inaugural-address- john-f-kennedy
After viewing the video, what responsibility does Kennedy state that he will not “shrink away” from?

4. Kennedy and Johnson
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On a piece of paper, list three ways that President John F. Kennedy helped improve America.
President John F. Kennedy improved America by: 1. 2. 3.

5. Acts to change the future
Read “Gains and Losses” pages in your Social Studies composition book.
Copy and answer the following questions in your Social Studies composition book.
How did the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 affect the lives of African Americans?
2. What was the Voting Rights Act of 1965?